CVE-2008-0646
CVE-2008-0646 is a high-severity vulnerability in Deluge Team Deluge with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Deluge Team Deluge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The bdecode_recursive function in include/libtorrent/bencode.hpp in Rasterbar Software libtorrent before 0.12.1, as used in Deluge before 0.5.8.3 and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack exhaustion and crash) via a crafted bencoded message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0646?
- The bdecode_recursive function in include/libtorrent/bencode.hpp in Rasterbar Software libtorrent before 0.12.1, as used in Deluge before 0.5.8.3 and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack exhaustion and crash) via a crafted bencoded message.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0646?
- CVE-2008-0646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0646 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0646?
- CVE-2008-0646 primarily affects Deluge Team Deluge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0646?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0646 published?
- CVE-2008-0646 was published on 2008-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://deluge-torrent.org/Changelog.php
- http://libtorrent.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libtorrent/branches/RC_0_12/include/libtorrent/bencode.hpp?r1=956&r2=1968&pathrev=1968
- http://libtorrent.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libtorrent/branches/RC_0_12/include/libtorrent/bencode.hpp?view=log&pathrev=1968#rev1968
- http://libtorrent.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libtorrent/branches/RC_0_13/include/libtorrent/bencode.hpp?view=log&pathrev=1968
- http://libtorrent.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libtorrent/trunk/include/libtorrent/bencode.hpp?view=log&pathrev=1968
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28699
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28700
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28781
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28782
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27597
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0383
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0384
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00001.html
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:deluge_team:deluge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rasterbar_software:libtorrent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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